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Solar Power in 61006 (Ashton, IL)

Solar Energy in 61006

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 61006 with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 61006

Solar panels in 61006 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 61006

The total length of the day in 61006 (Ashton, IL) today (May 03, 2024) will be 14 hours and 12 minutes. [More]

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61006 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 61006 (Ashton, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 61006

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 61006.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 61006

Solar Radiation Data in 61006

Based on historical 61006 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 61006. [1]

The region associated with 61006 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 61006 that are always titled at the latitude of Ashton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.48 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.88 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar Energy Glossary

Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI)

Global Horizontal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation that is received per unit area by a surface that is always positioned in a horizontal manner.

Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI)

Direct Normal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is always perpendicular to the sun rays that come in a straight line from the direction of the sun at its current position in the sky.

Average Tilt at Latitude (ATaL)

Average Tilt at Latitude: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is tilted toward the equator at an angle equal to the current latitude. ATaL will often produce the optimum energy output.

Solar Radiation Levels in 61006

Solar Radiation Data in 61006

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 61006.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 61006

Solar Radiation Data in 61006

The region associated with 61006 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 61006 is July with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 61006 are December with an average of 2.64 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.21 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 61006 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 61006

The average monthly solar radiation level in 61006, of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 61006 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 61006 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for 61006

Sunrise / Sunset in 61006

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 03, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:47 am
    • Sunset: 7:59 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:12
Solar Energy Statistics for 61006

Best Months for Solar in 61006

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.2 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 61006

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 61006 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 61006

The Power of Solar in 61006

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 61006. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 61006. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 61006

Solar Radiation Data in 61006

61006 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5560.61 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 61006 is July with an average of 582.65 kWhac, followed by August at 559.09 kWhac and May at 554.68 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 61006 are December with an average of 279.63 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 335.71 kWhac and November at 364.02 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 61006 [5]

Fri May 3
66°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 22%
Sat May 4
72°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 48%
Sun May 5
61°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 61%
Mon May 6
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue May 7
72°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 49%
Wed May 8
77°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 65%

More about 61006

About 61006

The ZIP code 61006 is associated with the city of Ashton in Lee County in Illinois.

61006 Solar Power

61006 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 61006, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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